Sharing the Deck Chair

 Good morning,

I cleared the deck chair of all of the wood, toys, and towels that Lily had collected there.  

There has been so much rain that it was all soaking wet.  It doesn't pay to clear the patio because it has rained every day with only a couple of hours here and there for things to dry just a little.  Then the wind and rain covers the patio with all kinds of leaves and sticks....

As soon as the pup's deck chair was cleared, both Elsa and Lily claimed it.  

We need more deck chairs.  We're going to need a bigger patio.... 

 :),

Lois

First Rose This Year

 Good morning,

I love Spring!  Each morning I go out to see what is new in our garden. 

This is the first rose to bloom this year.  It has been delighting us for many, many year.  I'm sure it's more than 30 years, it could be up to 48 years when we moved in here and I "went crazy" planting roses.  Not many of them have survived all of these years since we spent so many weeks at sea for My Honey's job and I wasn't here to tend the roses, but this one had beautifully survived!

Happy Spring!

Lois

New Explorer!

 Good morning,

We were busy last weekend.  We've added a new vehicle to our "Used Car Lot" of blue cars in our back yard.    

The new Explorer on the right will soon have the Chiefen license tag in a few days when we receive the title to the new car.   

Our resident Chiefen and I are very happy with the new addition.  We are amazed at how many computers are in that car!  

Happy Spring!

Lois

Memorial Day - United States of America

 Good morning,

I took this picture of the moon while out with the pups late one evening.  

The flag, the moon, and the still of the night remind me of how grateful I am for all those who have kept our country free.  Some of those people were my relatives and friends.

We are the Land of the Free Because of the Brave.

All the very best,

Lois

Picnic ala Catherine

 Good morning,

It's a picnic weekend as we remember those who so bravely served our country.

Catherine grilled cheeseburgers and... 

 ...brats which we enjoyed in the dining room.  

We hope you are enjoying your weekend wherever you are.

All the best,

Lois

Pink Peony

 Good morning,

The Pink Peonies are now in bloom!  The pink flowers always bloom after the white flowers which is lovely because we have blossoms for a longer period of time in the Spring.  

The only draw back for Peonies is the weight of the blossom.  It takes only a few rain drops or a brisk wind to blow them over to the ground.  

I planted this particular clump of Pink Peonies more than 30 years ago.  We had a huge Catalpa tree in our front yard.  Beside it I placed a wood bench with a clump of peonies on each side.  The tree has been replaced by a lighted flag pole where we proudly display Old Glory 24/7/365.  And, the bench is now gone, but the peonies continue to return and delight us every year.

Happy Spring!  Hopefully, we will enjoy many, many more.

Lois

Teddy on His Throne

Good morning,

Teddy feels right at home when visiting while his Mommy is out of town.  He has his own chair and considers it his throne where he can rule the household.

 

Such a pretty boy!

 

:),

Lois